We are pleased to announce the Charlton Public Library will be offering garden seeds as of February 1!

How will our seed library work?

Stop by the main level of the library, choose your seeds, and plant them! When you harvest your crop later in the year, save some seeds, bring them to the Library, and we will add them back to our “growing” collection. 

Why have a seed library?

Seed collecting is the age-old process of harvesting and preserving seeds from one’s garden or local environment. It is based in indigenous tradition and deeply tied to cultural preservation, agricultural practice, and community building. Sharing seeds collected from plants in our neighborhoods increases our access to resilient plants. The seed library aims to support our local ecosystem and combat food insecurity.

What is available?
We have a variety of easy-to-grow vegetable, herb, and flower seeds as well as many books on seed collecting and gardening available to borrow. Seed selection may vary and will be available while supplies last.  

The Seed Library is possible through the generous support of Friends of the Charlton Library, Eden Brothers, Sow Right Seeds, Baker Creek Heirloom Seed Co., High Mowing Organic Seeds, Prairie Moon Nursery, Blackstone Valley Veggie Gardens, and the Charlton Garden Club.
 

Upcoming Programs

Save the date for these upcoming workshops at the Charlton Library with Blackstone Valley Veggie Gardens:

Click the title of each workshop to be taken to complete details and registration

Tuesday, February 4 at 6 pm: Life Cycle of Seeds
Tuesday, March 4 at 6 pm: Seed Swap
Tuesday, April 15 at 6 pm: Seed Starting